Monday, April 21, 2008

The scammers also use Fake/Scare scan tactics to lure/scare users into downloading/purchasing this application.

Screenshot of Fake/Scare scan pages:

The application does a fake scan on the system and reports fake threats, Also the application doesn’t show the exact path of the malicious files detected on the system and asks users to purchase the full version to remove the detected threats.

Screenshot of WinSpywareProtect application

The application comes up with the fake alert message even after the application is closed/shutdown.

Screenshot of Fake alerts displayed by WinSpywareProtect

The site also uses Billingserviceonline.com for payment processing which is used by many rogue applications.

The scammers also use Fake/Scare scan tactics to lure/scare users into downloading/purchasing this application.

Screenshot of Fake/Scare scan pages:

The application does a fake scan on the system and reports fake threats, Also the application doesn’t show the exact path of the malicious files detected on the system and asks users to purchase the full version to remove the detected threats.

Screenshot of WinSpywareProtect application

The application comes up with the fake alert message even after the application is closed/shutdown.

Screenshot of Fake alerts displayed by WinSpywareProtect

The site also uses Billingserviceonline.com for payment processing which is used by many rogue applications.